Authentic, vintage Menu for Royal Hawaiian Charcoal Broiler, located at 216 Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, California. This was a premier mid-century oceanfront Tiki-themed restaurant destination right across from West Beach.
Era: Circa 1950s.
Cover Art & Styling: Features an abstract, block-printed mid-century primitive pattern in dark brown over a deep tan background, mimicking traditional Polynesian tapa cloth design styles.
Interior Content: A complete, beautifully preserved menu showcasing legendary atomic-era Tiki culture and dining options:
The Menu ("It's Kau Kau Time"): Features a list of classic entrees including Chicken a la Hawaiian for $2.50, Hawaiian Barbecued Spare Ribs served in Special Alii Sauce for $2.50, and their specialized Wiki Wiki 8oz. Filet Mignon for $3.25. All dinners are noted as being "Served Hawaiian Luau Style."
Drink & Dessert Inserts: Highlights a Champagne Cocktail served with a Teriyaki Tidbit for 75¢, alongside a custom theatrical volcano ice cream dessert called the “Madame Pele” Goddess of Fire for 40¢.
The Wine List: Discloses a full reverse-panel selection pairing Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry, Wente Bros. White Table Wines, Louis Martini Napa Burgundy, Korbel Sec Domestic Champagne, and imported Mumm's Cordon Rouge.
Dimensions: Approximately 9 3/4 inches by 8 3/8 inches when completely open.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The interior panels and text fonts are crisp, flat, and remarkably clean. The tapa-cloth style front artwork block is pristine with rich color saturation. Light soil on the back cover. Very light corner wear. Please review photos carefully.